US Bridges

Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570C02950003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,105
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49,500 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTown East Blvd EB
CrossesSouth Mesquite Creek
Location0.3 MI W of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8115, -96.63232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,105 (2018)
Projected traffic49,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek carry?

About 12,105 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Town East Blvd EB over South Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.